daily hope
What to Remember
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 58:11 (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:00Remembering is a common theme throughout the Bible.
0:05God wants us to remember, because remembering can be a good thing.
0:11It's good to remember the people who love you.
0:15It's good to remember all of your blessings.
0:19It's good to remember what's important.
0:22And it's especially good to remember that God loves you with an everlasting love.
0:31Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:39And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:50Take a moment to consider this verse: "The Lord will guide you continually.
1:00You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring." And again, "The Lord will guide you continually.
1:20You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring." Let's begin to take note of how the body is feeling.
1:52Not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
2:11When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
2:27In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:41Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
2:51And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
3:06Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
3:23With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
3:42Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
3:52Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
4:09There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
4:25Letting go.
4:44When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in.
5:03Really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:20Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:38Now, let the breath begin to settle.
5:47As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:03Notice any sensations in the body.
6:09See if you're holding onto any tension.
6:17Maybe the body is tight, or maybe it's not.
6:24Either is okay.
6:35You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
6:57And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:15Your body knows how to relax.
7:31You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:36You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:53Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:12Take this verse with you, "The Lord will guide you continually.
8:20You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body.
8:46Maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
8:50When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:57Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:04Notice how you feel.
9:07I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:10We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.